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...design mix is a good metaphor for Telenor's successful business strategy. At its core, the firm is undeniably Norwegian. It's the leading fixed-line and cell-phone operator in the country where it started more than 150 years ago; the government is still the largest shareholder. But Telenor's influence extends well beyond the borders of Norway, a country of less than 5 million people. It's a big player in the telecom markets in Sweden and Denmark, and has quietly built up cell-phone operations in five Central and East European countries. More surprising, though, Telenor...
...Going into Cornell, I think this gives us more confidence,” Simmons said. “It’s an Ivy game, it’s a big Ivy opponent,” Bobzin added. “Beating them would really put us in the mix for the next few years.” —Staff writer Kate Leist can be reached at kleist@fas.harvard.edu...
...seven Bears have more RBI than the Crimson’s leading run-producer, Vance, who has 15 RBI. Harvard hurlers will have to find a way to contain Brown for the Crimson to have a chance.“They can swing it, but the key is to mix speeds,” Haviland said. “They’re a good fastball hitting team.”The Bears’ power starts with junior Matt Nuzzo, a first team All-Ivy performer in 2007. Before Brown’s game on Wednesday, the shortstop...
...growth rate of Brazilian emissions has been on the decline primarily because of decreasing rates of Amazon rain - forest deforestation, which is the main source of carbon emissions in Brazil, and increasing use of ethanol fuel. Furthermore, from 1970 to 2005 the use of ethanol in our energy mix has averted the emission of 644 million tons of CO2, the equivalent of Canada's annual emissions. When compared with the unsustainable energy patterns used in major developed countries, the Brazilian experience can be considered a model. Contrary to what the article claims, ethanol has been a central part...
What's more, trading pollution allowances could raise hundreds of billions of dollars. Clinton and Obama want all the allowances auctioned to the highest bidder, a position McCain would not accept. The fossil-fuel industries want them given away. Lieberman-Warner uses a mix of giveaway and auction, a seemingly fair approach but one that has split enviros--some of whom see the bill as weak. Industry is ambivalent too. The National Association of Manufacturers is dug in against the bill. A large and growing number of corporations know that a cap is inevitable, though few have come...